Scott Jordan
Jordan Law Office
I represent individuals and small to medium sized businesses in bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and debt consolidation matters. For individuals, I represent clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings, including adversary proceedings, including 2nd home mortgage lien stripping, redemption of vehicles and student loan reductions. For businesses, I provide services related to the winding down of a business, board and management consultations and bankruptcy debt consolidation in Chapter 11.
In conjunction with my bankruptcy practice, I also provide estate planning, probate and trust administration representation. The best way to avoid probate is to plan properly by drafting a will and a trust. However, sometimes probate is required and I have the experience to guide you through this legal process.
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Collections
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Free Consultation
I provide a free 30 minute telephone consultation to explore your legal concerns and options. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
My fees are competitive. For many of my services, I charge a flat rate fee. For services not covered by a flat rate, my hourly rate is $350.00.
- California
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- 9th Circuit
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- German
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- Jordan Law Office
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- Hill Physicians Medical Group
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- University of Southern California Gould School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- St. Mary's College
- M.S. | Heath Services Administration
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- Honors: Business Planning Marketing
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- Gustavus Adolphus College
- B.A. | History and Political Science
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- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
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- Contra Costa County Bar Association
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- Activities: Bankruptcy Section Small and Solo Practice Section Estate Planning Section
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- California Bar Association
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- Board Certified - Diplomate
- American College of Healthcare Executives
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- Q. Will my special needs daughter lose her section 8 benefits if I put the house I rent to her in her special needs trust?
- A: It's hard to say without additional information. However, generally, since your daughter does not control the SNT, she does not have ownership of the house. Since she is not the owner, her section 8 should not be affected. Except that since the money is being paid to her SNT as rent and that money is for her benefit, then section 8 could be terminated. I would suggest consulting with a local estate planning attorney who can investigate this for you and perhaps find alternative ways to protect the house for your daughter's benefit.
- Q. At the same time you file probate forms, do you also have to file the information into the newpapers?
- A: Yes, you are required to have the Notice of Probate Petition published prior to the first hearing. Failure to do so will result in additional delay and the court will not appoint an administrator or issue Letters.
- Q. How do I begin probate if I am not the executor?
- A: You can file a petition for probate with the county court. The filing fee in California is $435. You can either nominate the person named as executor or someone else as the administrator of the estate.
